Brückenbauen statt „Traumastriptease“: Don Pablo Mulemba über „Hundeheimat“
Summary
Don Pablo Molemba discusses his memoir *Hundeheimat*, reflecting on his identity as an Afro-Ossi in East Germany. He recounts his father’s exploitation as a contract worker from Angola and the severe racism his family faced in the 1990s, including violent attacks by neo-Nazis. Molemba critiques the current political romanticization of that era and explores how sharing personal trauma can build empathy and solidarity across different social groups.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Don Pablo Molemba and his book Hundeheimat
The origin and meaning of the term 'Hundeheimat'
Defining the identity of an 'Afro-Ossi' in East Germany
His father's experience as a contract worker from Angola
Family experiences of racism and violence in the 1990s
Critique of AfD rhetoric and the 'Baseball Bat Years'
James Baldwin on suffering as a bridge for connection
Reader feedback and finding solidarity through shared experiences
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